Edited to update: I decided to stay home after all.
Edited to update: I decided to stay home after all. I just joined this group and am so grateful already. Hi all. I had surgery Friday morning (MTP joint fusion - drainage/removal of…
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Any recommendations for a surgeon in the Atlanta area, NW Georgia area or Chattanooga area?
Any recommendations for a surgeon in the Atlanta area, NW Georgia area or Chattanooga area? Looking in to surgery this coming year!
UPDATE EVERYTHING IS OK My blood work came back my cbc is low and my vitamin d is low.
UPDATE EVERYTHING IS OK My blood work came back my cbc is low and my vitamin d is low. My surgeon wants me to go see my primary care provider and get permission to get surgery. Are…
Had my surgery this morning!
Had my surgery this morning! So far, it's going well. I haven't felt any pain yet. Took toradol (for pain and inflammation). I am allowed to walk as tolerated. I'll keep you posted…
Supposed to go to orthopedics for a second opinion with my top of foot.
Supposed to go to orthopedics for a second opinion with my top of foot. It's still there a little bit but it really doesn't bother me anymore so I'm not sure if I should bother with…
Hi all, I commented recently about my 8 year old son who has been suffering for 5 years.
Hi all, I commented recently about my 8 year old son who has been suffering for 5 years. We were awaiting recent MRI scan results after a change in hospitals and consultant for second…
So I'm going to see a podiatrist for an MSK initial assessment next week (and for a second opinion alongside…
So I'm going to see a podiatrist for an MSK initial assessment next week (and for a second opinion alongside my Physio who I have been seeing for months). They have mentioned two…
Going for a 2nd opinion tomorrow.
Going for a 2nd opinion tomorrow. Been dealing with this for 2+ years and trying to avoid surgery if at all possible. This office also does Shockwave therapy. Thoughts? Wish me luck
Got a second opinion, today, even when mri tells that there is bone oedema, a baxter nerve entrapment and an…
Got a second opinion, today, even when mri tells that there is bone oedema, a baxter nerve entrapment and an thick tendon.. Verdict Plantar Fasciitis... New insoles, PT and shockwave…
I'm 6 weeks post op.
I'm 6 weeks post op. I had a crazy awful blistering, itchy, red rash for a few weeks and after prednisone and a bunch of creams I think I finally found the culprit. The non stick…
Warning: gross (no pic has been added).
Warning: gross (no pic has been added). Almost 6 weeks post-op. One of my scabs came off last night when I removed my sock and I was worried about infection because the scab had green…
6 weeks post op. Can I travel in the car nine hours? Doc says yes, husband says no. I would not be driving. I…
6 weeks post op. Can I travel in the car nine hours? Doc says yes, husband says no. I would not be driving. I had a lot of procedures done on my right foot, and an incision opened a…
I got to see my bunionless foot for the first time.
I got to see my bunionless foot for the first time. I got a new dressing. Hope to be back to work real soon. Discomfort is very minimal.
Hi! Had bunion surgery February 17, doctor said my big toe is tilted and wants to do surgery again next week…
Hi! Had bunion surgery February 17, doctor said my big toe is tilted and wants to do surgery again next week to correct it. I don't think I want to do surgery again, can't really vent…
Can anyone suggest any wide, lace up ankle boots please?
Can anyone suggest any wide, lace up ankle boots please? I ordered these lovely Birkenstock ones thinking they'd be ok as have a wide toe box but they're too narrow across my bunion…
Bought these sketchers today.
Bought these sketchers today. Couldn't get my old ones on. 3 weeks post surgery. Really comfy and wide toe area.
Like many, I am desperate and have read enough comments about castor oil giving relief that I have decided to…
Like many, I am desperate and have read enough comments about castor oil giving relief that I have decided to try it. For those of who have used it and gotten relief how do you apply…
When you know you've walked too much and your feet are throbbing by the end of the day, what do you do to…
When you know you've walked too much and your feet are throbbing by the end of the day, what do you do to relieve the pain? I try not to take over the counter meds. Is heat working…
My ex husband has suggested I put bay leaves inside a sock overnight!
My ex husband has suggested I put bay leaves inside a sock overnight! Apparently it's a Chinese remedy! Do you think he's winding me up? Anyone tried this?
Why would my podiatrist suggest that rubbing Vick's Vapo-Rub on my feet at night help with my Plantar Fasciitis?
Why would my podiatrist suggest that rubbing Vick's Vapo-Rub on my feet at night help with my Plantar Fasciitis? Has anyone ever heard of that or tried it?
Has anyone had this happened I am developing on bump.
Has anyone had this happened I am developing on bump. I am 13 weeks post op
Has anyone had surgery to remove a bone spur on the bottom of foot?
Has anyone had surgery to remove a bone spur on the bottom of foot? If so, what was the recovery like on that?
Has anyone experienced over correction?
Has anyone experienced over correction? Do you have a nonsurgical correction suggestion?
Has anyone gotten scar tissue year after surgery?
Has anyone gotten scar tissue year after surgery?
Has anyone had foot surgery after a total knee replacement?
Has anyone had foot surgery after a total knee replacement? My new knee is not crazy about the knee cart.
I'm on oral medicine terbinafine and decided to get myself some things in Amazon.
I'm on oral medicine terbinafine and decided to get myself some things in Amazon. Foot soak epsom salts Listerine Anti fungal wash Tea tree oil
Hello, I bashed my toenail a few weeks ago it started to bleed and the blood went black under the nail.
Hello, I bashed my toenail a few weeks ago it started to bleed and the blood went black under the nail. This toenail has already had mild fungus and it has never really grown back…
My toes looked bad three weeks ago.
My toes looked bad three weeks ago. I started soaking in apple cider vinegar and mouthwash 50-50 then after soaking very carefully cutting back the bad part of the nail with a flat…
Been searching for something that works to get rid of fungus on my large toe for approximately 15 years.
Been searching for something that works to get rid of fungus on my large toe for approximately 15 years. Fortunately has not spread to other toes. Tried Oregano Oil/Tea Tree Oil/…
Treatment of house and shoes.
Treatment of house and shoes. Hello! I am looking to know how to completely eradicate athlete's foot. It has been spread from my boyfriend to me and my son. We have carpet throughout…